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Are you considering pursuing a career as a Massage Therapist? If so, congratulations! A career as a Massage Therapist can be both rewarding and challenging. However, before you can enter the field you need to obtain licensure. Becoming licensed is required in most states, including here in Michigan. Below we go into detail about the steps to become a Licensed Massage Therapist in Michigan.

To become a Massage Therapist, one will often attend post-secondary training. These programs are typically designed to be completed in one year but it does vary from school to school.

Massage therapy training programs are offered at a variety of settings such as technical schools, vocational schools, and community colleges. While in the program, students will be exposed to a variety of topics. These are likely to include anatomy and physiology, kinesiology, pathology and professional ethics, and more.

Massage Therapist Licensing and Certification

Following the completion of a Massage Therapy training program, licensure is required within 45 states, including Michigan.

Licensure rules vary by state but, individuals will generally need to complete an accredited program, get relevant on the job training, and then pass a certification exam. It is important to remember that since each state has different licensing guidelines, you should check with the state in which you would like to become employed.

These are the requirements to receive licensure as a Massage Therapist in Michigan:

Dorsey School’s Massage Therapy training program provides in-depth instruction and valuable hands-on experience in healing patients through the use of touch. Students enrolled in this program will be given the opportunity to hone their massage skills and prepare for certification.

Does this sound like the right career for you? If you want to begin training in Massage Therapy at Dorsey Schools, or are interested in learning more, give us a call at 888-422-1188 or click here to contact us.

Massage Therapy Program – Gainful Employment Disclosures
For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who have completed the Massage Therapy program, and other important information, please click here.

**As of November 29, 2014, massage therapists will be required to obtain a license to work in the State of Michigan. All applicants for a Massage Therapist license must have completed a supervised curriculum in massage therapy that has been approved by the Michigan Board of Massage Therapy. Dorsey Schools Massage Therapy program is an approved supervised curriculum by Michigan Board of Massage Therapy. Dorsey Schools will keep affected students apprised of newly implemented requirements for licensure as a Massage Therapist in the State of Michigan.

Are you considering pursuing a career as a Massage Therapist? If so, congratulations! A career as a Massage Therapist can be both rewarding and challenging. However, before you can enter the field you need to obtain licensure. Becoming licensed is required in most states, including here in Michigan. Below we go into detail about the steps to become a Licensed Massage Therapist in Michigan.

Clicking the button below constitutes your express written consent, without obligation to purchase, to be contacted by Dorsey Schools (including through automated technology, e.g. dialing and text messaging) via the telephone, mobile device (including SMS and MMS) using the phone numbers provided above, and/or email, even if your telephone number is on a corporate, state or the National Do Not Call Registry, and you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy. Standard message and data rates apply.

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